John Adams to Abigail Adams, December 5, 1792

Philadelphia Dec r 5. 1792

My dearest Friend

last night I arrived at Philadelphia in tolerable Health and found our Friends all well. I have concluded to accept of the kind offer of Mr and M rs Otis and taken a bed in their House. Thomas is charmingly accommodated and is very well. This Day decides whether I shall be a Farmer or a Statesman after next March. They have been flickering in the Newspapers and caballing in Parties: but how the result will be I neither know nor care. I have met a very cordial and friendly reception from the Senate. All lament that M rs Adams is not here: but none of them so much / as her Friend forever

John Adams